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CVE-2026-27422 bPlugins CVE debrief

A Missing Authorization vulnerability in the YT Player plugin for WordPress, versions up to 2.1.2, allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. This issue has a CVSS score of 5.3 and is considered medium severity. The vulnerability requires defenders to verify plugin configuration and access controls to prevent exploitation, potentially leading to unintended information disclosure or modification. Defenders should prioritize verification and monitoring to prevent potential security incidents. The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the vulnerability, but additional verification is needed to determine the full of

Vendor
bPlugins
Product
YT Player
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-23
Original CVE updated
2026-09-23
Advisory published
2026-07-23
Advisory updated
2026-09-23

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the YT Player plugin should assess their exposure and verify the configuration of the plugin to ensure access controls are properly set.

Why it matters

The CVE-2026-27422 vulnerability in the YT Player plugin for WordPress requires defenders to verify plugin configuration and access controls to prevent exploitation. Defenders should prioritize verification and monitoring to prevent potential information disclosure or modification.

  • Defenders need to verify the configuration of the YT Player plugin to prevent potential exploitation.
  • Incident response teams should be prepared to investigate and respond to potential exploitation attempts.
  • Security teams should monitor for indicators of compromise related to this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The YT Player plugin for WordPress, versions up to 2.1.2, has a Missing Authorization vulnerability. This allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to unintended information disclosure or modification.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the configuration of the YT Player plugin and ensuring that access controls are properly set.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the configuration of the YT Player plugin to ensure access controls are properly set.
  • Update the YT Player plugin to the latest version, if available.
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD vulnerability detail page provide information on the vulnerability, but additional verification is needed to determine the full scope of affected systems and potential impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-27422 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-27422

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-27422 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27422

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.